Balance
Summary: Everything in the universe has to be balanced. For every good thing that happens something equally negative must also occur in order for matter to remain constant right? Well we all know that for Rachel and Finn things always has a way of spinning out of control. Here We Go.
Chapter 1
Rachel POV
What an eventful year. Granted every year was something surreal but this year had broken the boundaries and set new limits. They had finally achieved their biggest goal. They won Nationals. It wouldn't have been possible without Mr. Schuester he pushed everyone further and helped us get the win we all deserved. Granted it was me and Finn that won it with our duet. No kiss on stage this time but we made do's back stage. We wrote one original song this year. It was me and Finn who wrote it so it's only fitting that we sung it as well.
Me and Finn had made it through the entire school year without a single break up sure there were a few arguments but that's normal in any relationship. Kurt and Blaine were still going strong. Kurt had decided that he would stay in Lima for another year whilst Blaine finished High school that way they could go to New York together. New York.
A year ago my heart was set on New York nothing and no one was going to stop me. Truth is there was only one person who could stop Rachel Barbra Berry from doing something and that was Finn. He didn't stop me though. He encouraged me and motivated me. Which leads to me where I am now? The letter from NYU in front of me telling me that I had been accepted onto their musical arts course New York was going to be my new home. My home without Finn He never applied for New York. I shouldn't be angry but I am. Finn and me are destined to be together always and now in a few weeks time we would be splitting up and going off on separate paths.
Still no time to worry about that now there was one more thing that needed to be done. The last ever Glee club meeting that I would ever attend as a student at McKinley High Putting the letter in my bag I got in my car and drove to school for the last time in Lima.
3RD Person POV
The choir room was already filling up with the New Directions and of course Rachel was the first one in. After a few minutes Finn walked in and crept up behind her. Wrapping his arms around her trapping her in an enormous bear hug
"Hey Babe" He said kissing her cheek
"Hey Finn" I said smiling at him. Finn notices the look in her eye
"What the matter something's on your mind"
Rachel loved that he was able to read her like an open book it was one of the many things she was going to miss about him when she left.
"I heard from NYU" She said taking the letter out of her bag and handing it to Finn so he could read it
"Rach this is fantastic you got in I'm so proud of you!" He said grabbing me in another bear hug. Rachel could only smile but before she had the chance to respond the rest of the Glee club walked in followed by Mr. Schuester.
"Ok guys down to business! Now today is a very dark day for the New Directions for today we say goodbye to our glee club leaders. I would say Kurt as well but he has agreed to come back and help me take the New Directions to win a back to back National Championship! So before we say our goodbyes to them we have one small detail that needs to be ironed out. As you all know we started our show choir competition for the MVP after each completion. It's time to do it once again. So it is my great honour to announce that this time round we have a tie. Our joint MVP's our Miss Rachel Berry and Mr Finn Hudson!" Mr Schuester said clapping and signalling for the two of them to stand
Standing up in front of the New Directions Rachel and Finn saw the last three years flash before them. The drama of Quinn the Diva of Mercedes, the coming out of Kurt, the bad ass of Puck, the dancing of Mike, the expression of Tina, the kindness of Artie, the weirdness that was Britney and the head bitch that was Santana. But that didn't matter because the two of them were thinking the same. This was their family. Finn spoke first
"Guys thank you. You all helped me become more than just some lonely quarter back you helped me become a better person. Mr Schuester I can't thank you enough for your kindness and advice you were the father figure that I had been without all my life and I will never be able to repay you for that" Finn then proceeded to hug Mr. Schue after they were done they turned to Rachel.
"The time I spent at this school weren't the easiest times of my life getting s slushy in the face every day was not my idea of heaven. But that all changed when I came to the Glee Club you all helped my time here fun and you all helped me have a normal life and for that I just wanted to say thank you" Rachel had tears in her eyes
"Guys your contributions to the Glee club have been endless you will always be the leaders of this club and no matter where you go or end up you will always be welcome here. Now guys I know that this is slightly unprofessional but I have a request for you all. As you all know myself and Miss Pillsbury have been seeing each other for a while now and we've decided to get married next week. It would mean the world to me if you would all be there" Mr. Schue said he was greeted by a wave of cheers and then everyone going in for a group hug. He was going to take that for a yes.
After the Glee club meeting Finn took Rachel to one side
"Are you busy tonight?" He asked
"Not really I was going to start packing but that can wait. Why do you ask?" she replied
"I want to take you somewhere tonight" He replied
"Sure pick me up at 7?" She said
"You got it. Oh and Rach... I Love You" Finn said kissing her
"I Love you too" Rachel replied
The rest of the day passed without any incidents and before Rachel knew it her last day at McKinley was over. Driving home she turned on the radio and heard an all too familiar song
Just a small town girl, livin' in a lonely world A singer in a smokey room Working hard to get my fill, (Chorus) Don't stop believin' Don't stop believin' Don't stop believin'
She took the midnight train goin' anywhere
Just a city boy, born and raised in south Detroit
He took the midnight train goin' anywhere
A smell of wine and cheap perfume
For a smile they can share the night
It goes on and on and on and on
(Chorus)
Strangers waiting, up and down the boulevard
Their shadows searching in the night
Streetlights people, living just to find emotion
Hiding, somewhere in the night.
Everybody wants a thrill
Payin' anything to roll the dice,
Just one more time
Some will win, some will lose
Some were born to sing the blues
Oh, the movie never ends
It goes on and on and on and on
Hold on to the feelin'
Streetlights people
Hold on
Streetlight people
Hold on to the feelin'
Streetlights people
She pulled into the driveway as the song finished walking into her house she saw her dads in the living room
"Hi Dad! Hi Daddy!" She said walking through the front door
"Hey angel how was the last day?" Leroy asked
"Hazard free all the Glee Club got invited to Mr Schue's and Miss Pilsbury's wedding next weekend!"
"That's wonderful that they decided to get married so Honey any plans for tonight?" Hiram asked
"Finn said he wants to take me out somewhere tonight he's picking me up at 7 hopes that ok?" She asked
"Of course as long as your home before midnight" Leroy replied.
Rachel was lucky both her parents really got on well with Finn. It almost made the next few weeks seem even more ominous than what they already were. She felt her phone vibrate seeing a text from Finn she opened it and read
"Dress up for tonight 3 u xoxox"
Finn POV
Nervous was an understatement. Finn was petrified. He had no idea how she was going to take the news he had. He didn't know if she would ever speak to him again. He had lied to her and know he was going to admit it tonight. "Grilled Cheesus if you were real please give me some help tonight" Checking his watch he saw that it was 18:30 he picked up his wallet and the letter and walked out his bedroom. Saying bye to his mum, Burt and Kurt he went to pick Rachel up.
3rd Person POV
Exactly 7pm Finn knocked on the door of the Berry's Rachel had answered almost immediately and Finn looked at her with his mouth open. She was wearing a simple Pink evening dress and 1 INCH HEELS. She was for lack of a better phrase perfect.
"You look stunning" Finn whispered
"Thank you, you look rather handsome yourself. I love it when you're in a suit" She giggled. Saying bye to her dads Finn held the car door open for her as she got into the truck.
"So what's with the dress up?" She asked
"That my dearest Rachel you shall just have to find out for yourself in due time" He replied slyly. Finn knew she didn't like surprises but he was careful not to use the word surprise.
20 Minutes later Finn pulled into a car park and ran round to help Rachel out of the car. They walked into Breadsticks where Finn had managed to book the most secluded table in the restaurant
After they were talking for a few minutes Rachel decided to ask the question that was playing on her mind
"So come on then you ask me to dress up you take me to one of the best restaurants in town and you get the most secluded restaurant in the restaurant. What's going on?"
Finn looked at her smiled and then start twiddle with her thumbs Rachel knew that this meant he was really nervous
"You know I love you don't you?" He asked
"Of Course" she replied
"See the thing is Rach, I haven't been entirely honest with you"
Rachel's heart was breaking it was déjà vu all over again she was tempted to run away and never come back again. Finn saw the hurt in her eyes and decided to stop procrastinating
"Here this will make more sense if you just read this" he said handing her a letter
Rachel took the letter and saw the familiar NYU logo at the top. She read the letter
Dear Mr. Hudson,
It was with great pleasure that I can inform you that you have been accepted in New York University to study Musical arts.
You are expected to be at orientation on the 15th October 2011
Congratulations and enjoy your studies
"When I told you that I wanted you to go to New York it wasn't just for your benefit I was pushing you to go because I wanted to be there with you. That's why I was working so hard this year I pulled my grades up and with the win at Nationals they accepted me onto the course. I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner I just didn't want to get your hope up in case I didn't get in" Finn said as he knelt down beside her
Rachel had tears streaming down her face but they weren't tears of sadness they were tears of joy. The love of her life was going with her to fulfill their dreams in the city that never sleeps
"You absolutely amazing person I's so proud of you! Finn just think we could share an apartment together we could live together Finn we can have our lives together!" She yelled hugging him
"We'll have it all Rachel. It's like I said in Burt's workshop earlier at the start of the year you're the best girlfriend ever. You helped me realise my potential and now when we go to New York together we will see your potential burst. I swear to you now Rachel Berry one day in the future you will have it all. Toni awards, Emmy's everything" Finn said kissing her
"I love you" Rachel managed before crying with joy again.